Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta Skillet
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta Skillet—a decadent one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a rich and silky Parmesan cream sauce, this dish is elevated with savory, crispy bacon and earthy cremini mushrooms for an irresistible depth of flavor. The combination of garlic-infused butter, a touch of chicken broth, and freshly chopped parsley ties this satisfying recipe together in just 30 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing pasta dish, this creamy bacon mushroom pasta is a guaranteed hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 150 g bacon, diced
- 200 g baby bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet with the bacon grease. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
Stir in the crispy bacon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 208.5 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.9 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 547 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 7253 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 109.6 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 967 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1990 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
